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    retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company Scheduled Maintenance 1 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    , and servicing your Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury service history online, register with us for important updates and specials, and find out what to do if you need roadside assistance. Again, that website is: www.genuineservice.com. 2 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    and Services ...8 , Mariner, Mark LT, Mountaineer, Navigator and Ranger Normal Schedule Cars & Conditions & Exceptions Special Operating Conditions ...42 Exceptions ...47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    the various maintenance services. This protects your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you. Ford Motor Company recommends that you not deviate from the maintenance schedules presented in this Scheduled Maintenance Guide. 4 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the Normal Schedule (further segmented into Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs and Cars & CUVs) and Special Operating Conditions Determining which maintenance schedule is right for you is easy. For the most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln
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    to rely on your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle's needs. 6 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    and light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians and one-stop service for everything from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to your most complex needs, Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer outstanding value. Scheduled Maintenance 7 2008 (smg
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    sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. and clean body and door drain holes. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation. engine cooling system level and strength. battery connections and clean if necessary. clutch fluid level
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    : Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that only parts meeting Ford Motor Company
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    located control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension Lincoln Mercury Dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. 10 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    to 100 months and unlimited mileage. Should your battery need to be replaced, please consider a Motorcraft brand battery that meets your vehicle's Ford Motor Company specifications. Brakes Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership has the right brake parts for your vehicle and their factory-trained
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    set by Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils parts. The collision shop Many Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer collision repair services. Ask your selling dealership about their capabilities to help with collision repair. 12 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check battery performance. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect
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    to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service Advisor or Technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It's a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It's your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You'll
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    15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake Tires equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines
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    . Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes
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    37,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, and Lubricants meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to reduce engine friction 17 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads
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    , FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 52,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear : MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 19 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    ) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes
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    noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should. RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake VALIDATION: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 22 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads
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    system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust system and heat shields DATE: Inspect engine air filter : 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V
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    filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection ( Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 27 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    the last 100,000 miles Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust
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    while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 29 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    : 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust
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    filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake
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    : 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust
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    NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its "long-life" design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to 200%. That's
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    PZEV ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan engine) DEALER VALIDATION: equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes
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    filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 35 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, ❑ Replace spark plugs ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake filter
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    ) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace PCV valve (except 3V engines) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half
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    ) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan PZEV engine) DEALER VALIDATION: equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes
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    Lubricants meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to reduce engineers. 127,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect 39 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust
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    ) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes
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    conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate U-joints 42 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    000 miles Inspect brake system Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Lubricate control arm and cabin air filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 43 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    ) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil
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    SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) unleaded fuel Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 45 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: : RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 46 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg
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    here => Add 45,000 miles to the current miles + 45,000 Next change due at this mileage => Or Today's date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P & A CODE R.O.# 48 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus
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